Hard Chicken Angolan-Style Stew

Experience the rich culinary traditions of Angola with this Hard Chicken Angolan-Style Stew, locally known as "Galinha Rija Moda Angolana." This comforting dish is a treasured staple of Angolan cuisine, celebrated for its dynamic flavors derived from a medley of peppers, tomatoes, and a secret homemade seasoning. Perfectly seasoned chicken is fried to a golden brown before simmering into tender perfection in a savory sauce that pairs beautifully with rice.

Ingredients

🍗 1 kg chicken pieces, (wings, drumsticks, thighs)
🍋 Juice from 1/2 to 1 lemon
🌶️ Homemade seasoning: pimentas, garlic, chicken broth cube, parsley flakes
🏺 Cooking oil or Olive oil
🧅 1 medium onion, finely diced
🍅 2 medium tomatoes, finely diced
🌶️ 1 medium orange bell pepper, finely diced
🌶️ 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
🍃 1 bay leaf
🥫 Tomato sauce or puree
💧 Water
🧂 Salt to taste

Instructions

1- Preparation:

• Clean and cut 1 kg of chicken into pieces.
• Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl.
• Squeeze the juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon over the chicken.
• Add homemade seasoning comprising peppers, garlic, chicken broth cube, and parsley flakes. Mix everything thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly.

2- Marinate:

• Cover the seasoned chicken and let it marinate for about 30 minutes to an hour to absorb the flavors deeply.

3- Frying:

• Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a stainless steel frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Fry the marinated chicken pieces in batches until golden brown, approximately 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the fried chicken and set aside.

4- Sauce Preparation:

• In a separate stainless steel pot with a glass lid, heat some cooking oil.
• Sauté the diced onion until softened.
• Add the diced tomatoes and cook until they start breaking down.
• Stir in the diced orange and green bell peppers, cooking until slightly softened.
• Add the tomato sauce or puree to the vegetables, stirring to combine.
• Place the bay leaf in the pot and pour water just enough to cover the chicken later.

5- Simmering:

• Bring the sauce to a simmer before adding the fried chicken pieces.
• Season with salt to taste, cover the pot, and let the chicken stew for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to ensure even cooking.

6- Serving:

• Serve the Galinha Rija hot on a platter next to a mound of white rice, spooning sauce and vegetables over both the chicken and rice.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Calories: 350-500 kcal per serving
Proteins: 30-45g per serving
Fats: 15-30g per serving
Carbohydrates: 15-25g per serving
Equipment:

• GE electric stove or cooktop
• Red plastic large mixing bowl
• Pink Paw Patrol small bowls
• Stainless steel frying pan
• Stainless steel pot with DELMONICO glass lid
• Wooden spoon
• Metal frying fork
• Clear glass serving platter

Cooking Tips

• Marinating in lemon juice greatly enhances the chicken's tenderness.
• Frying the chicken before stewing ensures a flavorful, crispy exterior with a tender interior.
• Use a plastic bag within the bowl for marinating to evenly coat the chicken with seasoning.

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Hard Chicken Angolan-Style Stew